The Vancouver Youth Jazz Orchestra (VYJO) is an auditioned big band for BC’s secondary students in jazz. Up to 21 students from grades 8-12 will cultivate their talent and networks through mentorship from Vancouver Jazz Orchestra (VJO) members. It culminates in a live performance at the 2026 Vancouver International Jazz Festival, co-presented by Coastal Jazz […]
Presented by Infidels Jazz, with support from the VJO Society. Erin Kim is quickly earning a reputation one of Vancouver and Montreal’s top young bassists. For her first Infidels show as a leader, she’ll be joined by two fellow Vancouverites also studying jazz at McGill University in Montreal: Amrita Saini on trombone and Sadie Koshan […]
The Vancouver Jazz Orchestra brings big-band fire to Frankie’s Jazz Club, delivering bold arrangements, deep grooves, and the unmistakable swing of one of Canada’s premier jazz ensembles—live and up close. Mixing classic repertoire by legends like Thad Jones and Count Basie with original works from local composers, the VJO celebrates both the timeless tradition of […]
The Vancouver Jazz Orchestra welcomes legendary drummer Carl Allen for a special concert celebrating one of jazz’s most respected and versatile artists. With a career spanning more than four decades, Allen has performed and recorded with an extraordinary roster of jazz greats, including Freddie Hubbard, Jackie McLean, Joe Henderson, McCoy Tyner, Benny Golson, and Christian […]
The Vancouver Jazz Orchestra brings big-band fire to Frankie’s Jazz Club, delivering bold arrangements, deep grooves, and the unmistakable swing of one of Canada’s premier jazz ensembles, live and up close. Mixing classic repertoire by legends like Thad Jones and Count Basie with original works from local composers, the VJO celebrates both the timeless tradition […]
The Vancouver Jazz Orchestra pays tribute to the timeless music of Chet Baker in a special concert featuring acclaimed pianist and composer David Braid and rising jazz star Benny Benack III. Known for his lyrical voice and virtuosic trumpet playing, Benack brings fresh energy and deep feeling to Baker’s iconic repertoire. Grammy-winning pianist and composer […]
